Xavier University Arubais pleased to announce its upcoming annual Research Day scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2024 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at itsOranjestadcampus located at Santa Helenastraat 23. The event will showcase outstanding medical research conducted by students, facultyand researchers from across Aruba. Members of the public are welcome to attend for free but are requested to contact Dr.Joseph Crossin advance at crossphd@xusom.comor (516) 333-2224 to confirm attendance and receive additional event details.
Research Day will feature a variety of presentations, including a plenary lecture by a distinguished guestProf. Dr. A.J. Duits, oral presentations, and an ePoster session. This event aims to provide a platform for students and researchers to share their findings and engage with peers and experts in the field of medicine.
We are pleased to have Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits join the event. He is the esteemed Head of the Department of Immunology of Curaçao at the Biomedical & Health Research Institute. With a distinguished career in immunological research, Dr. Duits has made significant contributions to the understanding of immune responses and disease prevention.
Event Schedule:
| 1:00 – 1:05 p.m. | Welcome by Dr. Kevin Pawlak, Pre-Health Dean. Xavier University. |
| 1:05 – 1:15 p.m. | Initial Remarks by Dr. Dubey, Chief Academic Officer (CAO). Xavier University. |
| 1:15 – 1:25 p.m. | Dr Ravindra, Dean Veterinary Science, Research Committee Chair: Research Day and Introduction of the Plenary Speaker. |
| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Plenary Lecture by Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits, Head of the Department of Immunology of Curaçao at the Biomedical & Health Research Institute. |
| 2:15 – 2:20 p.m. | Felicitation of Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits by Dr. Dubey, Dr. Ravindra, Dr. Pawlak, Dr. Cross. |
| 2:20 – 2:35 p.m. | John Song – “Kinase Library and Its Application”
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| 2:35 – 2:50 p.m.:
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Nathalia Schettino – “The NYU Children’s Health and Environment Study (CHES)” |
| 2:50 – 3:05 p.m. | Keyshawn Filé – “Burnout in Nursing”
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| 3:05 – 3:20 p.m.
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Jerry Wayne Blankenship – “Automated Red Blood Cell Exchange” |
| 3:20 – 3:35 p.m. | Myra Popal -“Sleep Patterns and Medical Student Performance” |
| 3:45 – 4:25 p.m.
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Refreshments – E-Poster Session – Judging |
| 4:25 – 4:40 p.m.
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Prize Announcements: Hannah-Maree Wieser, Alyssia Ferrol |
| 4:40 – 5:00 p.m.
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Group Photo Session |
This year’s Research Day will highlight significant contributions to medicine, including both clinical and basic sciences research. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with innovative research and discuss future directions in the medical field.
Xavier University looks forward to welcoming you to a day of enriching scientific exchange and discovery!